Which of the following is an example of an illustrative thesis statement that would be considered a literary criticism? select one: a. ursula k. leguin's left hand of darkness is often criticized as not being feminist enough because of the use of the "he" for genderless beings, the use of existing masculine political structures of capitalism and communism, and the fact most of the story is told from the male protagonist's point of view. b. if you're looking for a good book to read, look no further than ursula k. leguin's left hand of darkness! c. ursula k. leguin's left hand of darkness appeals to a wide variety of readers. d. while it is rightly criticized, ursula k. leguin's left hand of darkness offers its readers something that other stories do not.

a. Ursula K. LeGuin's Left Hand of Darkness is often criticized as not being feminist enough because of the use of the "he" for genderless beings, the use of existing masculine political structures of capitalism and communism, and the fact most of the story is told from the male protagonist's point of view.

Literary criticism addresses a specific literary aspect of the work such as figurative language, theme, tone, mood, point of view, etc. General statements about personal preference or connections are not part of a literary critique. Option A is literary criticism because it addresses the theme of feminism in the text and the point of view. The other options are statements about the emotional appeal of the text rather than its literary merit.

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